φωστήρ (phōstḗr) — Light
Greek word study: φωστήρ (phōstḗr), Strong's G5458. an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy
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an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy
KJV translation words: light
Strong's G5458 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Philippians 2:15 and last appears in Revelation 21:11.
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Verses (all 2)
- Philippians 2:15 — φωστῆρες — lights
- Revelation 21:11 — φωστὴρ — radiance
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Named in this entry's derivation: G5457 φῶς (phōs).
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What does phōstḗr (G5458) mean?
An illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy.
How is G5458 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5458 as: light.
How often does φωστήρ (phōstḗr) appear?
Strong's G5458 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Philippians 2:15 and last appears in Revelation 21:11.
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